Change provisions relating to grand juries in cases of death during apprehension or custody

Summary

The bill changes Nebraska law so that any death occurring while a person is being apprehended or held by law enforcement triggers a special prosecutor appointment, a three‑officer investigative team, and a grand jury within 30 days. Officers involved cannot resume work until the grand jury completes its investigation. It aims to increase oversight of custodial deaths.

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